FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (FASSET) VACANCIES

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RE-ADVERTISEMENT (Gauteng, Randburg)
 
Applicants who previously applied for the position are welcome to re-apply 
FASSET complies with the provision of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting your application for a position at FASSET, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection related processes.
 
SCM MANAGER
Closing Date for Applications : 8 November 2024 @16:00
Commencement Date for Post : As soon as possible
Total Cost of Employer : R 1 064 013,22 p.a (TCTC-Not Negotiable)
Reference : FAS/RECRUITMENT/SCM108
 
JOB IDENTIFICATION
Department: Finance
Reporting Line: Chief Financial Officer
Full-time/Part-time/Contract: Permanent
 
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To ensure compliance with PFMA, National Treasury Regulations and other relevant legislation, in managing the procurement of goods and services. The SCM Manager will be responsible for strategic sourcing, procurement, conversion, and logistics management services, by coordinating and collaborating with suppliers, intermediaries, third-party service providers and customers.
 
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Develop and oversee the implementation of the supply chain management system.
• Manage SCM staff including performance reviews and agreements.
• Ensure effective and efficient processing and reporting of Supply Chain Management.
• Advise accurately on all SCM related matters to the CFO.
• Develop policies and procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas in line with applicable legislation.
• Establish the bid specification, bid evaluation, and bid adjudication committees, and oversee the proper functioning of the committees including all record keeping and secretariat functions.
• Demand: Manage the Demand Management process in accordance with the supply chain management policy and legislative requirements.
• Demand: Identify and implement the preference points system and appropriate goals per commodity in terms of preferential procurement policy objectives.
• Implement supply chain processes in accordance with legislative prescripts.
• Implement preferential procurement and Broad-Base Economic Empowerment.
• Execute relevant functions as prescribed by the National Treasury.
• Liaise with the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer regarding new practises and authorisations as required.
• Design, develop and implement monitoring and evaluation of compliance in line with OCPO.
• Keep up to date with the latest legislative guidelines and updates.
• Proactive management and timeous monthly reporting of supply chain management activities as well as quarterly report against the procurement plan
• Report to National Treasury in accordance with the legislative guidelines.
• Quarterly report on cost containment measure where applicable
• Strategic monthly and quarterly reports to the CFO
• Maintaining of the deviation, variation, irregular fruitless and wasteful registers.
• Implement proper contract management including accurately maintaining the contract register which includes timeous communication with service providers.
• Develop and maintain irregular, fruitless and wasteful register and ensure proper process on condonation and/or write off.
• Identify and communicate to management the sources of possible risk, threats and loopholes.
• Liaise with Auditors and manage audit process, while ensuring that all recommendations from Auditors are adequately addressed.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Respond to request for information to auditors within a two-day turnaround time.
• General office administration
• Manage and implement the procurement process of FASSET.
• Cooperate with the finance function on expenditure related issues and ensure budget adherence.
• Develop operational plan for the unit.
• Provide administrative support services to the Bid Specification, Bid Evaluation and Bid
Adjudication committees and other relevant evaluation and award structures.
• Research, develop and implement strategic procurement practises so that cost saving, and socio-economic objectives are achieved.
• Advise FASSET to participate in transversal contracting.
• Promote stakeholder relations through effective communication mechanisms.
• Contract management.
• Ensure timeous payments of suppliers.
• Manage all SCM Databases (CSD).
• Provide continuous leadership, supervision, training, and development of divisional staff ensuring an effective and motivated team.
• Performs related work as required.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the CFO and CEO.
• Present bi-annual workshops to FASSET managers and related staff on SCM best practices.
• Ensure knowledge transfer and capacity building of SCM staff.
• Manage the performance of staff assigned to the department.
• Liaise with the HR division in conducting performance appraisals and ensure competency and training gaps are addressed.
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
Qualification 
• A Degree/B-Tech in Supply Chain Management/Accounting/Finance/Business Management or relevant and equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7
• A Post Graduate Degree is an added advantage.
 
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Essential:
• 7 year’s experience in SCM environment. • 5 years in middle management/supervisory level is essential, in an organization implementing PFMA and National Treasury Regulations.
 
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Critical 
• Interpersonal Skills and stakeholders’ management.
• Cross departmental query resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
 
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Essential
• PFMA; National Treasury Regulations; BBBEEE; PPPFA and other related legislations.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environment.
• Computer literacy.
 
 
Date of commencement of position
FASSET requires applications for a permanent SCM Manager to join existing team as soon as possible.
 
TOTAL COST OF EMPLOYER
The salary to be offered for this position is R 1 064 013,22 p.a (TCTC) Not Negotiable
 
ASSESSMENT
Applicants may be required to undergo a competency assessment.
 
CONTACT DETAILS
Submit your full curriculum vitae (with 3 references), copies of your matric, qualifications including academic records, and copy of ID by no later than 8 November 2024 @16:00 to: SCM12024@fasset.org.za quoting the reference as the subject line: NB
FAS/RECRUITMENT/SCM108.
 
For any inquiries regarding the position please contact: Mr Karabo Dikgore, Human Resources Department at 011 476 8570. Should you not hear from FASSET within 6 weeks of the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Communication is limited to shortlisted candidates only.
 
FASSET applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender, and disability.”

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT: Randburg, Gauteng
 
FASSET complies with the provision of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting your application for a position at FASSET, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection related processes.
 
LEGAL SERVICES MANAGER
Closing Date for Applications: 15 November 2024
Commencement Date for Post: As soon as possible
TCTC: R 1 064 013,22 p.a (TCTC-Not Negotiable)
Reference: FAS/RECRUITMENT/LSM114
 
JOB IDENTIFICATION
Department: Office of the CEO
Reporting Line: Executive Manager: Office of the CEO
Full-time/Part-time/Contract: Permanent
 
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide FASSET with appropriate legal services, thus ensuring compliance with all relevant laws.
 
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Develop and lead corporate legal strategy and all compliance requirements;
• Provide legal advice to all departments and the Board;
• Ensure FASSET complies with relevant laws, standards policies and codes in our organisation and dealing with stakeholders;
• Keep abreast with and appraise FASSET, as well as stakeholders on applicable new laws and standards as well as relevant case laws;
• Undertake legal research;
• Source specialist legal advice when required;
• Prepare legal opinions;
• Identify and assess potential litigation risks within FASSET;
• Manage litigation and explore mechanism to minimize costs to FASSET by inter-alia considering Alternative Dispute Resolutions;
• Consult and give sound instructions to lawyers;
• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings where necessary;
• Monitor matters on litigation in terms of the protocols governing corporate risk and the minimization thereof;
• Manage Employee Relations litigation matters and agreements;
• Review Human Resources Employment Contracts consistent to the BCEA;
 
SUMMARY
• Serve as the primary contact for all HR litigation related matters and provides expert Labour Law support to management;
• Represents FASSET at disciplinary hearings, CCMA, Labour Court and Bargaining Councils etc;
• Negotiate settlement of legal matters and disputes;
• Negotiate cost rates with lawyers to minimise legal costs;
• Manage declarations of interest and other remuneration work within FASSET;
• Manage and address internal and external audit findings;
• Manage all POPIA requirements and compliance;
• Negotiate, draft, review contracts and vet legal documents to ensure that the interests of FASSET are protected;
• Ensure that contracts are drafted in a way to minimise risk exposure to FASSET;
• Manage the contract management section operations;
• Provide updates on the status on contracts to Executive Management Team;
• Manage submissions and reporting of the unit;
• Manage lease agreements and building related legal documents, in conjunction with the facilities department;
• Manage FASSET tip-off notifications in line with policy;
• Coordinate all investigations and provide progress reports;
• Risk identification and formulation of risk mitigation plans;
• Research and monitor legislative changes within the Public Sector;
• Coordinate and implement the unit’s budget;
• Procure goods and services within the unit is accordance with the PFMA and National Treasury Regulations;
• Manage and control expenditure against budget, including causes of deviations;
• Manage compliance to relevant regulatory requirements;
• Manage personnel within the office not limited to, leave, personal development, performance agreements and continuously coach junior staff;
• Maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships and address queries;
• Perform any other tasks requested by end user Departments, Executives and the CEO;
• Attend to any other reasonable instructions from Executives and the CEO;
• Provide training to FASSET staff, Board and its committees on relevant laws, codes and standards;
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
Qualification
• LLB Degree or relevant and equivalent legal qualification.
• A Post Graduate Qualification is an added advantage;
• Admitted Attorney; (Law Society/Legal Practice Council)
 
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Essential:
• Minimum of 7 experience within the legal office environment of which 3 years must be in a supervisory level;
• Experience in the Public Sector an added advantage;
 
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Critical
• Interpersonal Skills and stakeholders’ management.
• Cross departmental query resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
 
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Essential
• PFMA ;National Treasury Regulations;
• POPIA
• PAIA
• Companies Act
• King Codes of Corporate Governance
• Constitution of the Republic of South Africa
 
Date of commencement of position
FASSET requires applications for a permanent Legal Services Manager to join existing team as soon as possible.
 
TOTAL COST TO COMPANY
The TCTC to be offered for this position is R 1 064 013,22 p.a (TCTC-Not Negotiable)
 
ASSESSMENT
Applicants may be required to undergo a competency assessment.
 
APPLICATION PROCESS
Submit a Full Curriculum Vitae (with 3 references), copies of your Matric certificate, Qualifications, ID and membership certificates by no later than 15 November @16:00 on: www.fasset.org.za
Applications are strictly online.
For any inquiries regarding the position kindly contact: Ms Thabile Mgoza, Human Resources Department on 011 476 8570. Should you not hear from FASSET within 6 weeks of the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Communication is limited to shortlisted candidates only.
 
FASSET applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and disability.”